272: The Importance of Mastering Foundational Skills and Using Technology To Further Your Passion with Jeff Ton

Phil's guest on today's show is Jeff Ton, a sought-after speaker, author and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful Information Technology departments for over 30 years.  His mission is to change the face of IT. And he says that, "Businesses today are demanding more from their technology and their technology leaders." As well as being the author of Amplify Your Value (2018) and Amplify Your Job Search (2020), Jeff serves on numerous boards and advisory councils including Forbes Technology Council, Indy CIO Network, and Connected World Magazine Board of Advisors.  Jeff joins the show to discuss the importance of mastering the basic skills that are sometimes forgotten in favour of technical prowess. Jeff also highlights the belief that your passion can benefit your career path if you look for the opportunities to blend the two pursuits. Full show notes and links to related resources are available on the IT Career Energizer website - https://itcareerenergizer.com